#5F505F
A dark, muted neutral closely aligning with Dimgray.
About #5F505F
The precise color #5F505F is an excellent choice for modern design projects. It is closely associated with the named CSS color Dimgray. This translates to an RGB value of rgb(95, 80, 95).
When sending designs containing this color to a printer, the CMYK values come into play. This specific hue requires a mix of 0% C, 16% M, 0% Y, and 63% K. Always request a physical proof before doing a large print run with this exact code.
From a UX and accessibility standpoint, contrast is paramount. The calculated luminance score dictates that #FFFFFF typography is the safest choice. Be sure to check our contrast matrix below to see exactly how it performs against common backgrounds.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#5F505F
RGB95, 80, 95
HSL300.0°, 8.6%, 34.3%
CMYK0%, 16%, 0%, 63%
HSV300.0°, 15.8%, 37.3%
LAB36.0, 9.2, -6.4
XYZ9.7, 9.0, 12.1
Decimal6246495
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
7.50:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AAA
2.80:1
Text on #000000
FAIL
7.17:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AAA
2.38:1
Text on #0F172A
FAIL
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #5F505F;
}
.text-color {
color: #5F505F;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #5F505F;
}